Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starshield)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

2d • $85,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team, the Sr. Supply Chain Planner supports engineers and supply chain professionals in establishing and maintaining the signals that drive the business and enable production of the Starshield satellite constellation. The role helps develop the factory of the future and involves working quickly to influence suppliers on cost, quality, and execution speed.

Starshield applies SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to national security efforts, with an initial focus on Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Its satellites can integrate a wide variety of payloads, and its low-Earth orbit architecture and rapid launch capability support resilient, expedient access to space.

This position is based onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered. The role may require extended hours and/or weekend work as needed. Compensation is listed at Level 1: $85,000–$110,000 and Level 2: $100,000–$135,000. Actual level and base salary are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may include long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts and perks, three weeks of accrued vacation, and 10 or more paid holidays. Paid sick leave is provided pursuant to company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling; alternatively, 6+ years of experience in one or more of these areas in lieu of a degree.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, in accordance with ITAR requirements.
• Must work onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered.

Nice To Haves

• Technical knowledge in a commodity such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, or soft goods.
• Proven success on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing or planning functions.
• SQL experience.
• Power BI experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Project, including creating pivot tables or macros and analyzing data.
• Experience navigating multitier bills of materials and work orders.
• APICS certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity.
• Understanding of blockchain-powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bills of materials in MRP systems and audit them in preparation for production at rate.
• Establish and manage inventory level targets; review line of balances; align demand and supply signals and allocations; maintain product master data; and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports.
• Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing supply plans that meet product needs on time and with quality.
• Develop expertise in MRP, triage signals, understand the matrix, and educate supported teams on proper MRP use and its business benefits.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut-in, reduce material obsolescence, and eliminate or reduce quality issues.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to implement advanced supply chain risk-mitigation strategies, including long-term purchases and strategic safety stock.
• Proactively manage inventory, prevent stockouts, and optimize utilization of Starshield working capital.
• Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to enable the mission.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Proactively update Starshield management and engineering teams on critical supply issues.
• Analyze supply chain data and report metrics on MRP health and business execution against it.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level